How to Pronounce "azan"
word
əˈzɑn
uh-ZAHN
əˈzɑːn
uh-ZAHN
Definition
The "azan" is the Islamic call to prayer, a ritual announcement recited in Arabic at specific times of the day to invite Muslims to pray.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈzɑn
British English
əˈzɑːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-ZAHN
UK
uh-ZAHN
Listen in Context
The azan is heard five times a day in many Muslim countries.
The mosque broadcasts the azan before each prayer.
Ahmed stops working when the azan starts.
Some people set their schedules around the times of the azan.